These Are The Most Popular Easter Candies in History

These beloved candies have been favorites with Americans for generations.

By
JESSICA MATTERN

Mar 14, 2017

For decades, these sweet treats have been the in-demand candies for Easter baskets and festivities. Here's a complete timeline of America's favorite Easter candies over the years including where they came from and why they became icons. Which one is your go-to?

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1800s

Europeans perfect the chocolate mold and bring us the first chocolate Easter eggs.

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